How far is Boiling Spring Lakes, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Boiling Spring Lakes, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
222.15 mi
03h 24m
Flight
171.54 mi
276.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.54 mi
Kilometers
276.06 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.15 mi
Kilometers
357.52 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Wed, May 13, 9:02 PM EDT
Return by in Boiling Spring Lakes
Thu, May 14, 12:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boiling Spring Lakes
2026-05-13T17:38
Arrive Greensboro
Wed, May 13, 9:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boiling Spring Lakes
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fayetteville
NC

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

From Boiling Spring Lakes
95.4 mi
01h 42m
To Greensboro
126.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Boiling Spring Lakes Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Wednesday
Using Belville as the closest live forecast in the Brunswick County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boiling Spring Lakes and Greensboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boiling Spring Lakes and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on George II Highway

    8 mi · 11 min · George II Highway

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway East

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Ocean Highway East

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 140: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    95 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24, NC 87: Bragg Boulevard

    689 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard

    1104 ft · 29 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Old US Highway 421

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421

  17. 17

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South Davie Street

    531 ft · 11 sec · South Davie Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East McGee Street

    547 ft · 13 sec · East McGee Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West McGee Street

    22 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    678 ft · 21 sec · West McGee Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    1372 ft · 34 sec · South Eugene Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boiling Spring Lakes and Greensboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
80.6 mi · 36%
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 20%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 9%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 5%
Murchison Road
8.62 mi · 4%
George II Highway
8.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Take the exit slight right

72.2 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
171.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
01h 42m from Boiling Spring Lakes
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boiling Spring Lakes and Clear near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boiling Spring Lakes to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Boiling Spring Lakes and 126.7 miles from Greensboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.05 one way or $62.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boiling Spring Lakes and Clear near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fayetteville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayetteville.

RAIL

Fayetteville

1 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

49 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

76 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

77 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boiling Spring Lakes and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 171.54 mi (276.06 km).

Boiling Spring Lakes

#1 Boiling Spring Lakes

City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population6,430
Coordinates34.0304500, -78.0672100
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Greensboro

#2 Greensboro

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.

Population297,878
Coordinates36.0726400, -79.7919800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: George II Highway (-78.067282, 34.030415)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.67 L · about $31.05
Round trip
$62.11
15.68 gal · 59.34 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.05 $62.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.72 $69.45
Premium $4.78 $37.46 $74.92
Diesel $5.62 $44.09 $88.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Boiling Spring Lakes and Greensboro. The current time is 17:38:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.